Werner v. Southern California Associated Newpapers

I dissent.

Prom the writings of the world’s wisest men we have the assurance “that a good name is rather to be chosen than great riches,” Proverbs XXII-.1; and

“Good name in man and woman, dear my lord,

Is the immediate jewel of their souls;

Who steals my purse steals trash; ’tis something, nothing;

’Twas mine, ’tis his, and has been slave to thousands;

But he that filches from me my good name,

Robs me of that which not enriches him,

And makes me poor indeed.”

(Shakespeare. Othello, Act III, Sc. 3)

But the thief can be forced to return my purse and its contents, pay all expenses incurred by me in…